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Vintage Turkish Prayer Saph Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style

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53100, vintage Turkish Prayer Saph rug with Mid-Century Modern style. Time-softened colors and Mid-Century Modern style collide in this hand knotted vintage Anatolian Saph rug. The Directional Turkish prayer rug beautifully displays alternating colored mihrabs patterned with tree of life motifs, Goz eyes, hooks, Ram's Horn, and scorpion protection symbols. It is enclosed with a rectilinear Bergama style border flanked with an inner and outer star guard borders. Steeped in Anatolian cultural significance and ambiguous symbolism, this vintage Saph prayer rug communicates the finer points of ancient Turkish mosque history. Balancing soft earthy colors and a compelling mihrab niche design, this vintage Anatolian saph rug is a truly wonderful piece that would enliven nearly any interior. Perfect for a hallway, stair landing, open hall or long entry, kitchen, corridor, private library, den, mudroom, study, home office, sitting room, bathroom, grand foyer and designer entryway, great room, wine cellar, executive suite, conservatory, state room, royal suite, living room, bedroom, billiards room, or clubhouse. It would make a lovely accent next to a buffet in a dining room, behind the sofa table in the living room, or by a long vestibule in a hotel lobby. Well-suited for a wide range of interior styles: Arts & Crafts, Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau, Prairie School, Craftsman, Traditional, Eclectic, Modern, Contemporary, Industrial, Artisan, Belgian, Rustic, Lodge, Cabin, Cottage, Bungalow, Manor House, Tudor, Edwardian, Art Deco, Cottage, and English Country. Rendered in variegated shades of tan, sage, taupe, olive, rust, celadon, coffee, plum, brown, ecru, sand, eggplant, greige, and light brick red with other accent colors. Desirable Age Wear. Antique wash. Abrash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Turkey. Measures: 05'01 x 11'07.
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 61 in (154.94 cm)Length: 139 in (353.06 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Knotted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940-1949
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Desirable Age Wear. Abrash. Antique Wash.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 53100 Vintage Turkish Oushak Runner, 05'01 x 11'07 1stDibs: LU942921242692

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